Crown for the King of Ardra, England c. 1664, brass, glass, velvet. While the crown is impressive to behold, it is crafted of inexpensive materials. It was meant to be a gift from the English to the King of Ardra on the west coast of Africa. The...

Crow Butte. Near Ft. Robinson, Neb. and F.E. & M.V. R.R. -- In battle, the Indians drove the Crows up on the mountain and camped on the only approach, intending to kill or starve their enemy. The Crows killed and skinned one of their ponies. The...